UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

______________

FORM 10-Q

______________

 

(Mark One)

[X] ☒         QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THESECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarter Ended October 1, 2017

quarterly period ended June 30, 2023

OR

[  ]☐         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OFTHE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

 

Commission File Number 0-27460

file number:0-20852

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)incorporation of organization)

 

2000 Technology Parkway

Newark, New York 14513

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

16-1387013

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

14513(315) 332-7100

(Zip Code)Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

___________________

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (315) 332-7100

_____________________________Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share

ULBI

NASDAQ

(Title of each class)

(Trading Symbol)

(Name of each exchange on which registered)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ X ] No [    ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ X ] No [    ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

[  ]

Accelerated filer

[  ]

Non-accelerated filer

[  ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

 

[ X ]

Emerging growth company

[  ]Growth Company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [    ] No [ X ]Yes☐ No☒

 

The number As of July 24, 2023, the registrant had 16,150,693 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock was 15,627,513, net of 4,019,711 treasury shares, as of October 31, 2017.outstanding.

 



 



 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

 

  

Page

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
   

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited):

 
   
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 1, 2017June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2016 2022

3

1

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine MonthSix-Month Periods Ended October 1, 2017June 30, 2023 and September 25, 2016June 30, 2022

4

2

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine MonthSix-Month Periods Ended October 1, 2017June 30, 2023 and September 25, 2016June 30, 2022

5

3

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Three and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022

4

   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

6

5

   

Item 2.

Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

1916

   

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

27

25

   

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 
   

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

27

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

28

Item 6.

Exhibits

28

26

   
 

Signatures

29

Index to Exhibits

3027

 



 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 1.ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSBALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

  
         
  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
ASSETS 
Current assets:        

Cash

 $8,283  $5,713 

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $288 and $303, respectively

  28,630   27,779 

Inventories, net

  46,063   41,192 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  4,850   4,304 

Total current assets

  87,826   78,988 

Property, plant and equipment, net

  21,122   21,716 

Goodwill

  37,501   37,428 

Other intangible assets, net

  15,552   15,921 

Deferred income taxes, net

  11,084   12,069 

Other noncurrent assets

  2,307   2,308 

Total assets

 $175,392  $168,430 
         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

 
Current liabilities:        

Accounts payable

 $18,541  $16,074 

Current portion of long-term debt

  2,000   2,000 

Accrued compensation and related benefits

  2,320   2,890 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  6,342   7,949 

Total current liabilities

  29,203   28,913 

Long-term debt

  22,642   19,310 

Deferred income taxes

  1,876   1,917 

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,996   1,887 

Total liabilities

  55,717   52,027 
         
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)        
         
Shareholders’ equity:        

Preferred stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued

  -   - 

Common stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 40,000,000 shares; issued – 20,586,045 shares at June 30, 2023 and 20,570,710 shares at December 31, 2022; outstanding – 16,150,693 shares at June 30, 2023 and 16,135,358shares at December 31, 2022

  2,059   2,057 

Capital in excess of par value

  187,758   187,405 

Accumulated deficit

  (44,957)  (47,951)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (3,846)  (3,750)

Treasury stock - at cost; 4,435,352 shares at June 30, 2023 and 4,435,352 shares at December 31, 2022

  (21,484)  (21,484)

Total Ultralife Corporation equity

  119,530   116,277 

Non-controlling interest

  145   126 

Total shareholders’ equity

  119,675   116,403 
         

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $175,392  $168,430 

 

  

October 1,

  

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

ASSETS

 

Current assets:

        

Cash

 $14,607  $10,629 

Restricted Cash

  81   77 

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $277 and $277, Respectively

  15,741   13,179 

Inventories, Net

  24,922   23,456 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

  2,602   2,079 

Total Current Assets

  57,953   49,420 

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net

  7,612   7,999 

Goodwill

  20,381   19,965 

Intangible Assets, Net

  7,167   7,194 

Security Deposits and Other Non-Current Assets

  134   72 

Deferred Income Taxes

  94   94 

Total Assets

 $93,341  $84,744 
         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

Current Liabilities:

        

Accounts Payable

 $7,108  $7,292 

Accrued Compensation and Related Benefits

  2,286   1,258 

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

  3,388   2,606 

Income Taxes Payable

  285   172 

Total Current Liabilities

  13,067   11,328 

Deferred Income Taxes

  5,704   5,538 

Other Non-Current Liabilities

  28   18 

Total Liabilities

  18,799   16,884 
         

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)

        
         

Shareholders' Equity:

        

Preferred Stock – Par Value $.10 Per Share; Authorized 1,000,000 Shares; None Issued

  -   - 

Common Stock – Par Value $.10 Per Share; Authorized 40,000,000 Shares; Issued – 19,610,628

        

Shares at October 1, 2017 and 19,324,723 Shares at December 31, 2016; Outstanding – 15,590,917

  1,961   1,932 

Shares at October 1, 2017 and 15,308,971 at December 31, 2016

        

Capital in Excess of Par Value

  179,794   178,163 

Accumulated Deficit

  (86,694)  (90,542)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

  (1,887)  (3,080)

Treasury Stock - At Cost; 4,019,711 at October 1, 2017 and 4,015,752 Shares at December 31, 2016

  (18,470)  (18,443)

Total Ultralife Corporation Equity

  74,704   68,030 

Non-Controlling Interest

  (162)  (170)

Total Shareholders’ Equity

  74,542   67,860 
         

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 $93,341  $84,744 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

1

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
  

June 30,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

  

June 30,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 
                 

Revenues

 $42,692  $32,126  $74,608  $62,499 

Cost of products sold

  32,104   24,480   56,584   47,895 

Gross profit

  10,588   7,646   18,024   14,604 
                 

Operating expenses:

                

Research and development

  1,778   1,672   3,810   3,529 

Selling, general and administrative

  5,145   5,181   10,523   10,577 

Total operating expenses

  6,923   6,853   14,333   14,106 
                 

Operating income

  3,665   793   3,691   498 
                 

Other income (expense):

                

Interest and financing expense

  (440)  (177)  (864)  (311)

Miscellaneous income

  1,498   62   1,428   79 

Total other income (expense)

  1,058   (115)  564   (232)
                 

Income before income taxes

  4,723   678   4,255   266 

Income tax provision (benefit)

  1,375   170   1,242   (81)
                 

Net income

  3,348   508   3,013   347 
                 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

  8   (4)  19   3 
                 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

  3,340   512   2,994   344 
                 

Other comprehensive loss:

                

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  (293)  (1,262)  (96)  (1,498)
                 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $3,047  $(750) $2,898  $(1,154)
                 

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common stockholders basic

 $.21  $.03  $.19  $.02 
                 

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common stockholders diluted

 $.21  $.03  $.19  $.02 
                 

Weighted average shares outstanding basic

  16,141   16,129   16,138   16,116 

Potential common shares

  3   20   3   25 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

  16,144   16,149   16,141   16,141 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 


 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Three Month Periods Ended

  

Nine Month Periods Ended

 
  

October

1,

  

September

25,

  

October

1,

  

September

25,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
                 

Revenues

 $21,047  $19,631  $63,022  $60,835 

Cost of Products Sold

  14,792   13,634   43,656   42,533 

Gross Profit

  6,255   5,997   19,366   18,302 
                 

Operating Expenses:

                

Research and Development

  1,355   1,357   3,678   4,438 

Selling, General and Administrative

  3,637   3,502   11,262   11,745 

Total Operating Expenses

  4,992   4,859   14,940   16,183 
                 

Operating Income

  1,263   1,138   4,426   2,119 
                 

Other (Expense) Income:

                

Interest and Financing Expense

  (38)  (50)  (147)  (213)

Miscellaneous

  (20)  20   (53)  46 

Income Before Income Taxes

  1,205   1,108   4,226   1,952 

Income Tax Provision

  104   92   370   213 
                 

Net Income

  1,101   1,016   3,856   1,739 
                 

Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest

  (3)  3   (8)  25 
                 

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife Corporation

  1,098   1,019   3,848   1,764 
                 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):

                

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

  440   (613)  1,193   (1,314)
                 

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $1,538  $406  $5,041  $450 
                 

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Basic

 $.07  $.07  $.25  $.12 
                 

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Diluted

 $.07  $.07  $.24  $.11 
                 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic

  15,564   15,207   15,495   15,262 

Potential Common Shares

  407   91   323   184 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted

  15,971   15,298   15,818   15,446 
  

Six-month period ended

 
  

June 30,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net income

 $3,013  $347 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        

Depreciation

  1,522   1,635 

Amortization of intangible assets

  436   651 

Amortization of financing fees

  32   17 

Stock-based compensation

  293   373 

Deferred income taxes

  888   (375)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        

Accounts receivable

  (803)  (2,385)

Inventories

  (4,882)  (6,606)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  (526)  104 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

  413   2,839 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  386   (3,400)
         

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

  (1,013)  (585)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (1,013)  (585)
         

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Borrowings on revolving credit facility

  4,300   1,550 

Payments on term loan facility

  (1,000)  (833)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

  62   113 

Payment of debt issuance costs

  -   (25)

Tax withholdings on stock-based awards

  -   (11)

Net cash provided by financing activities

  3,362   794 
         

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  (165)  (108)
         

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

  2,570   (3,299)
         

Cash, Beginning of period

  5,713   8,413 

Cash, End of period

 $8,283  $5,114 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 


 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

(In thousands except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Nine Month Periods Ended

 
  

October 1,

  

September 25,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net Income

 $3,856  $1,739 

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities:

        

Depreciation

  1,507   1,698 

Amortization of Intangible Assets

  315   403 

Amortization of Financing Fees

  42   55 

Stock-Based Compensation

  529   555 

Deferred Income Taxes

  117   165 

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

        

Accounts Receivable

  (2,412)  (283)

Inventories

  (1,221)  755 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

  (582)  176 

Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

  1,506   (1,695)

Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities

  3,657   3,568 
         

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Cash Paid for Property, Equipment and Improvements

  (971)  (990)

Acquisition of Accutronics, Net of Cash Acquired

  -   (9,857)

Change in Restricted Cash

  -   60 

Net Cash Used In Investing Activities

  (971)  (10,787)
         

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Proceeds from Stock Option Exercise

  1,120   181 

Cash Paid to Repurchase Treasury Stock

  -   (607)

Proceeds from Debt Borrowing

  -   3,030 

Payments of Debt Borrowings

  -   (3,030)

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities

  1,120   (426)
         

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash

  172   (98)
         

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

  3,978   (7,743)
         

Cash, Beginning of Period

  10,629   14,393 

Cash, End of Period

 $14,607  $6,650 
          

Capital

  

Accumulated

                 
  

Common Stock

  

in Excess

  

Other

          

Non-

     
  

Number of

      

of Par

  

Comprehensive

  

Accumulated

  

Treasury

  

Controlling

     
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Value

  

Income (Loss)

  

Deficit

  

Stock

  

Interest

  

Total

 
                                 

Balance December 31, 2021

  20,522,427  $2,052  $186,518  $(1,653) $(47,832) $(21,469) $127  $117,743 

Net income

                  344       3   347 

Stock option exercises

  38,369   4   109           (7)      106 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

          362                   362 

Stock-based compensation - restricted stock

          11                   11 

Vesting of restricted stock

  6,664   1   (1)          (4)      (4)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

              (1,498)              (1,498)

Balance June 30, 2022

  20,567,460  $2,057  $186,999  $(3,151) $(47,488) $(21,480) $130  $117,067 
                                 

Balance December 31, 2022

  20,570,710  $2,057  $187,405  $(3,750) $(47,951) $(21,484) $126  $116,403 

Net income

                  2,994       19   3,013 

Stock option exercises

  15,335   2   60           -       62 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

          291                   291 

Stock-based compensation -restricted stock

          2                   2 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

              (96)              (96)

Balance June 30, 2023

  20,586,045  $2,059  $187,758  $(3,846) $(44,957) $(21,484) $145  $119,675 
                                 

Balance March 31, 2022

  20,560,796  $2,056  $186,816  $(1,889) $(48,000) $(21,476) $134  $117,641 

Net income

                  512       (4)  508 

Stock option exercises

  -   -   -           -       - 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

          181                   181 

Stock-based compensation -restricted stock

          3                   3 

Vesting of restricted stock

  6,664   1   (1)          (4)      (4)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

              (1,262)              (1,262)

Balance June 30, 2022

  20,567,460  $2,057  $186,999  $(3,151) $(47,488) $(21,480) $130  $117,067 
                                 

Balance March 31, 2023

  20,570,710  $2,057  $187,544  $(3,553) $(48,297) $(21,484) $137  $116,404 

Net income

                  3,340       8   3,348 

Stock option exercises

  15,335   2   60           -       62 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

          153                   153 

Stock-based compensation - restricted stock

          1                   1 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

              (293)              (293)

Balance June 30, 2023

  20,586,045  $2,059  $187,758  $(3,846) $(44,957) $(21,484) $145  $119,675 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 


 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts inIn thousands except share and per share amounts)

(unaudited)(Unaudited)

 

1.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements of Ultralife Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Ultralife”) and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotesnotes for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements have been included. Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for a full year. Reference should be made to the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and related notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022.

 

The December 31, 20162022 consolidated balance sheet datainformation referenced herein was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

 

Our monthly closing scheduleCertain items previously reported in specific financial statement captions have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Significant Accounting Policies

During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, in consultation with third party experts, the Company completed an analysis to determine and verify its eligibility for the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”), which is a 4/4/5 weekly-based cycle for each fiscal quarter, as opposedrefundable tax credit against certain employment taxes under Section 2301 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (“CARES Act”) and the American Rescue Plan of 2021, and filed the necessary amended payroll tax forms with the Internal Revenue Service to claim a calendar month-based cycle for each fiscal quarter. While the actual datesrefund for the quarter-ends will change slightly each year, we believe that there are not any material differences when making quarterly comparisons.credit.  The ERC refund receivable of $1,544 is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023, and the benefit is recognized as other income (expense) on our consolidated statement of income for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023.

 

2.

ACQUISITIONRecently Adopted Accounting Guidance

On January 13, 2016, Ultralife UK Limited (the “Merger Subsidiary”), a U.K. corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ultralife Corporation (the “Company”), completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Accutronics Limited (“Accutronics”), a U.K. corporation based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, U.K., from Intrinsic Equity Limited, Catapult Growth Fund Limited Partnership, MJF Pension Trustees Limited, Robert Andrew Phillips and Michael Allen (collectively, the “Sellers”). There are no material relationships between the Company or Merger Subsidiary and any of the Sellers, other than pertaining to this acquisition. Accutronics is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of smart batteries and charger systems for high-performance, feature-laden portable and handheld electronic devices and is classified in the Battery & Energy Products segment. The acquisition of Accutronics advances our strategy of commercial revenue diversification and expands our geographic reach within European OEM’s.  With industry experts predicting mid-to-high single digit growth through 2020 in the global medical batteries market, this strategic investment positions Ultralife well for further penetration of and growing revenue streams from an attractive commercial market.

 

The acquisition was completed pursuant toIn June 2016, the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement dated January 13, 2016 by and among the Merger Subsidiary and the Sellers. The Merger Subsidiary paid at the time of closing an aggregate purchase price of £7,575 ($10,976) in cash, and in exchange the Merger Subsidiary received all of the outstanding shares of Accutronics ordinary stock. Monies to fund the purchase price were advanced to the Merger Subsidiary from the Company’s general corporate funds.

The purchase price was subject to adjustment based on the difference between actual and estimated amounts of working capital of Accutronics as well as the amount of net cash of Accutronics. The adjustment resulted in a final payment to the Sellers in the amount of £133 on February 24, 2016, bringing the total aggregate purchase price to £7,708 ($11,161).


The purchase price allocation was determined in accordance with the accounting treatment of a business combination in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Under the guidance, the fair valueissued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) – Measurement of the consideration was determined and theCredit Losses on Financial Instruments”, which requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recorded at their fair valuesheld at the reporting date ofbased on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This replaces the acquisition. The excess of the consideration paid over the estimated fair values has been recorded as goodwill.

The final allocation of purchase priceexisting incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets acquired and liabilities assumedmeasured at amortized cost. This guidance is presented in the table below. Management is responsibleeffective for determining the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. Management considered a number of factors, including reference to an analysis performed under FASB ASC Topic 805 solely for the purpose of allocating the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company’s estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain. These valuations require the use of management’s assumptions, which would not reflect unanticipated events and circumstances that may occur.

Cash

 $1,304 

Accounts Receivable

  1,344 

Inventory

  2,167 

Prepaids and Other Current Assets

  584 

Property, Plant & Equipment

  269 

Identifiable Intangible Assets

  4,374 

Goodwill

  4,487 

Accounts Payable

  (1,009)

Accrued Expenses

  (1,136)

Income Taxes Payable

  (111)

Non-Current Liabilities

  (209)

Deferred Income Taxes

  (74)

Deferred Income Taxes on Intangible Assets

  (829)
     

Total Consideration

 $11,161 

The goodwill included in the Company’s purchase price allocation presented above represents the value of Accutronics assembled and trained workforce, the incremental value that Accutronics engineering and technology will bring to the Company and the revenue growth expected to occur over time attributable to increased market penetration from future new products and customers. The goodwill acquired in connection with the acquisition is not deductible for income tax purposes.

The identifiable intangible assets included in the Company’s purchase price allocation represent customer contracts and relationships of $2,821, intellectual property of $1,132 and trade name of $421 that are amortized straight-line over a period ranging from 10 to 15 years.

During the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016, direct acquisition costs of $251 and increased cost of sales related to purchase accounting adjustments of $96 for inventory acquired were recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income. Accutronics contributed revenue of $7,551 and an operating loss of $61 during the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016 reflecting the purchase accounting adjustments and non-recurring costs directly related to the acquisition.


Set forth below are the unaudited pro forma results of the Company for the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016, as if the acquisition occurred asfiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The adoption of January 1, 2015. The unaudited pro forma results for the nine months ended September 25, 2016 exclude direct acquisition costs of $251 and cost of sales of $96 related to the purchasethis new accounting adjustments for inventory acquired. The operating results of Accutronics werestandard did not have a material for the period from January 1, 2016 to the acquisition date.impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

  Nine Months Ended 
  September 25, 2016 
     

Revenue

 $60,835 

Operating income

 $2,417 

Net income attributable to Ultralife

 $2,076 

Earnings per share:

    

Basic

 $0.14 

Diluted

 $0.13 

The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect the realization of any expected cost savings or other synergies from the acquisition of Accutronics as a result of restructuring activities, other cost savings initiatives or sales synergies following the completion of the business combination. Accordingly, these unaudited pro forma results are presented for informational purposes only and not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations of the combined Company would have been if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the 2015 period presented, nor are they indicative of future results of operations.

3.2.

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMDEBT

 

On April 28, 2014, the Company’s BoardDecember 13, 2021, Ultralife, Southwest Electronic Energy Corporation, a Texas corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Directors approvedUltralife (“SWE”), CLB, INC., a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) which became effective on May 1, 2014Texas corporation and authorized the Company to repurchase up to 1.8 million shareswholly owned subsidiary of its outstanding common stock overSWE (“CLB”), Ultralife Excell Holding Corp., a period not to exceed twelve months. The Share Repurchase Program was extended through June 2, 2016,Delaware corporation and the maximum numberwholly owned subsidiary of shares authorized to be repurchased under the program was increased to 3.4 million shares.  Share repurchases under this program were made in accordance with SEC Rule 10b-18 usingUltralife (“UEHC”), Ultralife Canada Holding Corp., a varietyDelaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of methods, which included open market purchasesUEHC (“UCHC”), and block trades in compliance with applicable insider tradingExcell Battery Corporation USA, a Texas corporation and other securities laws and regulations. With the exceptionwholly owned subsidiary of repurchases made during stock trading black-out periods under 10b5-1 Plans, the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases were determined at the Company’s discretion. The Share Repurchase Program expired on June 2, 2016 and did not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares.  From the inception of the Share Repurchase Program on May 1, 2014 through its expiration on June 2, 2016, the Company repurchased 2,592,095 shares for an aggregate cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $10,480.  During the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016, the Company repurchased 149,904 shares under this program for a total cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $603.

4.

INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The composition of net inventories was:

  

October 1,

  

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

Raw Materials

 $12,939  $14,482 

Work In Process

  1,871   986 

Finished Goods

  10,112   7,988 

Total

 $24,922  $23,456 


5.

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS

Major classes of property, equipment and improvements consisted of the following:

  

October 1,

  

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

Land

 $123  $123 

Buildings and Leasehold Improvements

  7,801   7,757 

Machinery and Equipment

  50,788   49,722 

Furniture and Fixtures

  1,989   1,947 

Computer Hardware and Software

  5,303   5,223 

Construction In Process

  384   421 
   66,388   65,193 

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

  (58,776)  (57,194)

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net

 $7,612  $7,999 

Depreciation expense for property, equipment and improvements wasUEHC (“Excell USA”), as follows:

  

Three-Month Periods Ended

  

Nine-Month Periods Ended

 
  

October

1,

  

September

25,

  

October

1,

  

September

25,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Depreciation Expense

 $497  $533  $1,507  $1,698 

6.

GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LONG TERM ASSETS

a. Goodwill

The following table summarizes the goodwill activity by segment for the nine-month periods ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016:

  

Battery &

Energy

  

Communi-

cations

     
  

Products

  

Systems

  

Total

 
             

Balance - December 31, 2015

 $4,790  $11,493  $16,283 

Acquisition of Accutronics

  4,407   -   4,407 

Measurement Period Adjustment

  80   -   80 

Effect of Foreign Currency Translation

  (507)  -   (507)

Balance – September 25, 2016

  8,770   11,493   20,263 

Effect of Foreign Currency Translation

  (298)  -   (298)

Balance - December 31, 2016

  8,472   11,493   19,965 

Effect of Foreign Currency Translation

  416   -   416 

Balance – October 1, 2017

 $8,888  $11,493  $20,381 


b. Intangible Assets

The composition of intangible assets was:

  

at October 1, 2017

 
      

Accumulated

     
  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 
             

Trademarks

 $3,408  $-  $3,408 

Customer Relationships

  6,600   4,151   2,449 

Patents and Technology

  5,538   4,551   987 

Distributor Relationships

  377   377   - 

Trade Name

  391   68   323 

Total Intangible Assets

 $16,314  $9,147  $7,167 

  

at December 31, 2016

 
      

Accumulated

     
  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 
             

Trademarks

 $3,404  $-  $3,404 

Customer Relationships

  6,395   3,975   2,420 

Patents and Technology

  5,455   4,417   1,038 

Distributor Relationships

  377   368   9 

Trade Name

  359   36   323 

Total Intangible Assets

 $15,990  $8,796  $7,194 

Amortization expense for intangible assets was as follows:

  

Three-Month Periods Ended

  

Nine-Month Periods Ended

 
  

October

1,

  

September

25,

  

October

1,

  

September

25,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Amortization Included in:

                

Research and Development

 $42  $49  $123  $152 

Selling, General and Administrative

  64   80   192   251 

Total Amortization Expense

 $106  $129  $315  $403 

The change in the cost value of total intangible assets from December 31, 2016 to October 1, 2017 is a result of the effect of foreign currency translations.

7.

REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

On May 31, 2017, Ultralife Corporationborrowers, entered into a Credit and Securitythe Second Amendment Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) and related security agreements with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank” or the “Bank”), as lender and administrative agent, to establish a $30,000 senior secured, cash flow-based, revolving credit facility that includes a $1,500 letter of credit subfacilityamend the Credit and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2017 as amended by the First Amendment Agreement by and among Ultralife, SWE, CLB and KeyBank dated May 1, 2019 (the “Credit Facility”Agreement”). TheOn November 28, 2022, Ultralife, SWE, CLB, UEHC, UCHC, Excell USA, and Excell Battery Canada ULC, a British Columbia unlimited liability corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of UCHC (“Excell Canada”), entered into that certain Third Amendment Agreement with KeyBank, to further amend the Credit Agreement provides thatto, among other things, facilitate the Credit Facility may be increased with the Bank’s concurrence to $50,000 prior to the last six monthsjoinder of the term and is scheduled to expire on May 30, 2020. The Credit Facility replaces the Company’s asset-based revolving credit facility with PNC Bank National Association which expired in accordance with its terms on May 24, 2017 (the “Prior Credit Agreement”).

The Credit Facility provides the Company with an aggregate of up to $30,000 of loan and letter of credit availability determined based onExcell Canada as a borrowing base formula. The Company may use advancesguarantor under the Credit Facility for general working capital purposes, to reimburse drawings under letters of creditAgreement and to fund capital expendituresreplace the LIBOR benchmark thereunder with SOFR (the “Third Amendment Agreement”, and acquisitions, all subject totogether with the terms ofSecond Amendment Agreement and the Credit Agreement. The Company had no amounts drawn underAgreement, the Prior“Amended Credit Agreement at the time of its expiration and has not borrowed under the Credit Facility.Agreement”).

 


 

Interest will accrueThe Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, provides for a 5-year, $10,000 senior secured term loan (the “Term Loan Facility”) and extends the term of the $30,000 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”, and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Amended Credit Facilities”) through May 30, 2025. Up to six months prior to May 30, 2025, the Revolving Credit Facility may be increased to $50,000 with the Bank’s concurrence.

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had $7,167 outstanding principal on the Term Loan Facility, $2,000 of which is included in current portion of long-term debt on the balance sheet, and $17,630 outstanding indebtednesson the Revolving Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2023, total unamortized debt issuance costs of $155, including placement, renewal and legal fees associated with the Amended Credit Agreement, are classified as a reduction of long-term debt on the balance sheet. Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the Amended Credit Facilities.

The remaining availability under the Revolving Credit Agreement at the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus the applicable margin, or at the Base Rate plus the applicable margin, as selected by the Company. During the period beginning May 31, 2017 and ending April 1, 2018, the applicable margin for Overnight LIBOR LoansFacility is 185 basis points, the applicable margin for Base Rate Loans is negative 50 basis points and applicable margin for the Unused Fee is 20 basis points. Beginning April 2, 2018 and thereafter, the applicable margins will be determinedsubject to certain borrowing base limits based on the chart below.trade receivables and inventories.

Consolidated Senior Leverage Ratio

 

Applicable Basis

Points for Overnight

LIBOR Loans

  

Applicable Basis

Points for

Base Rate Loans

  

Applicable Basis

Points for Unused

Fee

 

Less than 1.50 to 1.00

  185   (50)  20 

Greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00 but less than 2.50 to 1.00

  200   (25)  15 

Greater than or equal to 2.50 to 1.00

  215   0   10 

 

The Company must pay a feeis required to repay the borrowings under the Term Loan Facility in equal consecutive monthly payments commencing on its unused availability equalFebruary 1, 2022, in arrears, together with applicable interest. All unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to the applicable margin forTerm Loan Facility is due and payable in full on January 1, 2027. All unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to the Unused FeeRevolving Credit Facility is due and customary letter of credit fees.payable in full on May 30, 2025. The Company may voluntarily prepay principal amounts outstanding at any time subject to certain restrictions.

 

In addition to the customary affirmative and negative covenants, the Company must maintain a fixed charge coverage ratioConsolidated Senior Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, of 1.15equal to or less than 3.5 to 1.0 tested each fiscal quarter for the trailing four fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2022 and a minimum tangible net worth of $40,000, tested as ofMarch 31, 2023, and equal to or less than 3.0 to 1.0 for the end of each calendar year.fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2023 and thereafter. The Company was in full compliance with its covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement as of October 1, 2017.June 30, 2023.

 

Any outstanding borrowings must be repaid upon expirationBorrowings under the Amended Credit Facilities are secured by substantially all the assets of the termCompany and its subsidiaries.

Upon the effectiveness of the Third Amendment Agreement, interest accrues on outstanding indebtedness under the Amended Credit Facilities at the Daily Simple SOFR Rate, plus an index spread adjustment of 0.10%, plus the applicable margin. The applicable margin ranges from 185 to 215 basis points and is determined based on the Company’s senior leverage ratio.

The Company must pay a fee of 0.15% to 0.25% based on the average daily unused availability under the Revolving Credit Facility.

Payments must be made duringby the termCompany to the extent outstanding borrowings exceed the maximum amount then permitted to be drawn as borrowings underon the Amended Credit FacilityFacilities and from the proceeds of certain transactions. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations of the Company under the Credit Facility may be accelerated, in additionand the Bank will have other customary remedies including resort to the other remedies availablesecurity interest the Company provided to the BankBank.


3.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of securities, if any, and is calculated using the treasury stock method.

For the three-month period ended June 30, 2023, there were 4,166 outstanding stock options and 2,500 unvested restricted stock awards included in the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding, as such securities were dilutive, resulting in 2,334 potential common shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS. For the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2022, 135,163 outstanding stock options and unvested 5,000 restricted stock awards were included in the calculation of diluted EPS, resulting in 20,352 potential common shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS. There were 1,289,862 and 1,073,077 outstanding stock options for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, there were no outstanding stock options and 2,500 unvested restricted stock awards included in the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding, resulting in 2,157 potential common shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS. For the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2022, 135,163 outstanding stock options and 5,000 unvested restricted stock awards were included in the calculation of diluted EPS, resulting in 24,751 potential common shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS. There were 1,294,028 and 1,073,077 outstanding stock options for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

4.

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

The fair value of financial instruments approximated their carrying values at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The fair value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and the current portion of long-term debt approximates carrying value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

Cash

The composition of the Company’s cash was as follows:

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Cash

 $8,202  $5,634 

Restricted cash

  81   79 

Total

 $8,283  $5,713 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, restricted cash included $81 and $79, respectively, of euro-denominated deposits withheld by the Dutch tax authorities and third-party VAT representatives in connection with a previously utilized logistics arrangement in the Netherlands. Restricted cash is included as a component of the cash balance for purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Inventories, Net

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, net of obsolescence reserves, with cost determined under the termsfirst-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The composition of inventories, net was:

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Raw materials

 $32,496  $29,200 

Work in process

  4,125   2,757 

Finished goods

  9,442   9,235 

Total

 $46,063  $41,192 

7

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Major classes of property, plant and equipment consisted of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Facility is secured by substantially all the assets of the Company.following:

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Land

 $1,273  $1,273 

Buildings and leasehold improvements

  15,569   15,572 

Machinery and equipment

  64,044   63,981 

Furniture and fixtures

  2,791   2,845 

Computer hardware and software

  7,798   7,744 

Construction in process

  1,847   1,245 
   93,322   92,660 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

  (72,200)  (70,944)

Property, plant and equipment, net

 $21,122  $21,716 

 

 

Depreciation expense for property, plant and equipment was as follows:

  Three-month period ended  

Six-month period ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Depreciation expense

 $760  $819  $1,522  $1,635 

Goodwill

The following table summarizes the goodwill activity by segment for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.

  Battery &

Energy

  

Communications

     
  

Products

  

Systems

  

Total

 

Balance – December 31, 2022

 $25,935  $11,493  $37,428 

Effect of foreign currency translation

  73   -   73 

Balance – June 30, 2023

 $26,008  $11,493  $37,501 

Other Intangible Assets, Net

The composition of other intangible assets was:

  

at June 30, 2023

 
      

Accumulated

     
  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Customer relationships

 $13,079  $6,346  $6,733 

Patents and technology

  5,600   5,259   341 

Trade names

  4,645   589   4,056 

Trademarks

  3,399   -   3,399 

Other

  1,500   477   1,023 

Total other intangible assets

 $28,223  $12,671  $15,552 


  

at December 31, 2022

 
      

Accumulated

     
  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Customer relationships

 $12,970  $5,992  $6,978 

Patents and technology

  5,557   5,171   386 

Trade names

  4,629   522   4,107 

Trademarks

  3,404   -   3,404 

Other

  1,500   454   1,046 

Total other intangible assets

 $28,060  $12,139  $15,921 

The change in the cost of total intangible assets from December 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023 is the effect of foreign currency translations.

Amortization expense for other intangible assets was as follows:

  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

 

Amortization included in:

 

                

Selling, general and administrative

 $203  $298  $388  $600 

Research and development

  24   25   48   51 

Total amortization expense

 $227  $323  $436  $651 

8.5.

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYSTOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

We recorded non-cash stock compensation expense in each period as follows:

 

  

Three-Month Periods Ended

  

Nine-Month Periods Ended

 
  

October

1,

  

September

25,

  

October

1,

  

September

25,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Stock Options

 $130  $197  $518  $525 

Restricted Stock Grants

  3   8   11   30 

Total

 $133  $205  $529  $555 
  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Stock options

 $153  $181  $291  $362 

Restricted stock

  1   3   2   11 

Total

 $154  $184  $293  $373 

 

We have stock options outstanding from various stock-based employee compensation plans for which we record compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions in our financial statements. As of October 1, 2017,June 30, 2023, there was $508$438 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.21.1 years.

 


 

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine-monthsix-month period ended October 1, 2017:June 30, 2023:

 

  

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining Contractual

Term (years)

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2017

  2,323,581  $6.22         

Granted

  244,750   5.60         

Exercised

  (273,005)  4.10         

Forfeited or Expired

  (244,482)  8.91         

Outstanding at October 1, 2017

  2,050,844  $6.10   3.10  $3,149 

Vested and Expected to Vest at October 1, 2017

  1,937,204  $6.18   2.95  $2,928 

Exercisable at October 1, 2017

  1,218,744  $5.03   1.86  $2,163 

The following assumptions were used to value stock options granted during the nine months ended October 1, 2017:

Risk-Free Interest Rate

1.7%

Volatility Factor

50%

Weighted Average Expected Life (Years)

5

Dividends

0.0%

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended October 1, 2017 was $2.47.

On April 19, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors extended the expiration date from December 30, 2017 to December 30, 2020 of options previously granted (and fully vested at the time of modification) to the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer to purchase an aggregate 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, the transaction was accounted for as an equity award modification. During the second quarter, the Company recognized compensation cost of $193 representing the incremental fair value of the modified award computed as of the modification date as the difference between the fair value of the modified award and the fair value of the original award immediately before it was modified.

FASB’s guidance for share-based payments requires cash flows from excess tax benefits to be classified as a part of cash flows from financing activities. Excess tax benefits are realized tax benefits from tax deductions for exercised stock options in excess of the deferred tax asset attributable to stock compensation costs for such stock options. We did not record any excess tax benefits in the first nine months of 2017 or 2016.

  

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term (years)

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2023

  1,425,693  $6.72         

Granted

  12,500  $4.07         

Exercised

  (44,390) $4.29         

Forfeited or expired

  (99,775) $4.84         

Outstanding at June 30, 2023

  1,294,028  $6.93   3.66  $15,640 

Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2023

  1,188,048  $7.01   3.52  $13,124 

Exercisable at June 30, 2023

  858,695  $7.44   2.45  $2,304 

 

Cash received from stock option exercises under our stock-based compensation plans for the three-month periods ended October 1, 2017June 30, 2023 and September 25, 2016June 30, 2022 was $131$62 and $106,$0, respectively. Cash received from stock option exercises under our stock-based compensation plans for the nine-monthsix-month periods ended October 1, 2017June 30, 2023 and September 25, 2016June 30, 2022 was $1,120$62 and $181,$113, respectively.

 

In September 2014, 49,200Outstanding restricted shares of restricted stock were awarded to certain of our employees. These shares have now fully vestedvest in equal annual installments over three years, and we estimated their weighted average grant date fair value to be $3.24 per share. In September 2017, 15,900 shares of the awarded restricted stock vested and the Company repurchased 3,959 shares at a total cost of $26 to satisfy the statutory tax withholding on shares vested for certain employees. There is no unrecognized (3) years. Unrecognized compensation cost related to theseoutstanding restricted shares at October 1, 2017.June 30, 2023 was $1.

 


9.6.

INCOME TAXES

We use the asset and liability method in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

For the three-month periods ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016, we recognized $104 and $92, respectively, in income tax expense. For the nine-month periods ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016, we recorded $370 and $213, respectively, in income tax expense. These are detailed as follows:

  

Three-Month Periods Ended

  

Nine-Month Periods Ended

 
  

October

1,

  

September

25,

  

October

1,

  

September

25,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Current Income Tax Provision:

                

Foreign

 $48  $12  $199  $(1)

Federal

  14   21   42   38 

State

  4   4   12   11 

Deferred Income Tax Provision

  38   55   117   165 

Total

 $104  $92  $370  $213 

The deferred income tax provision is primarily due to the recognition of deferred tax liabilities relating to goodwill and certain intangible assets that cannot be predicted to reverse for book purposes during our loss carryforward periods. The current income tax provision is primarily due to the income generated by our foreign operations and estimated U.S. federal alternative minimum taxes.

 

Our effective consolidated tax ratesrate for the nine-monthsix-month periods ended October 1, 2017June 30, 2023 and September 25, 2016 were:

  

Nine-Month Periods Ended

 
  

October

1,

  

September

25,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 
         

Income Before Income Taxes

 $4,226  $1,952 
         

Income Tax Provision

  370   213 
         

Effective Income Tax Rate

  8.8%  10.9%

June 30, 2022 was 29.2% and (30.5%), respectively. The period-over-period change was primarily attributable to the geographic mix of our operating results and the larger impact of discrete adjustments in the prior year.

 

The overall effective tax rate is the resultAs of the combination of income and losses in each of our tax jurisdictions, which is particularly influenced by the fact thatDecember 31, 2022, we have recorded a full reserve against our deferreddomestic net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $40,952, which expire 2025 through 2035, and domestic tax assets pertainingcredits of $2,600, which expire 2028 through 2042, available to cumulative historical losses for our U.S. operations and certain foreign subsidiaries, asreduce future taxable income. As of June 30, 2023, management does not believe, at this time, thathas concluded it is more likely than not that wethese domestic NOL and credit carryforwards will realize the benefit of these losses.be fully utilized.


 

As of December 31, 2016,June 30, 2023, for certain past operations in the U.K., we have domestic and foreign net operating losses (“NOL”) totaling approximately $70,976 and $12,760, respectively, and domestic tax credits of approximately $1,704, availablecontinue to reduce future taxable income. Included in ourreport a valuation allowance for NOL carryforwards are foreign loss carryforwards of approximately $12,760,$10,000, nearly all of which can be carried forward indefinitely. The domestic NOL carryforwardUtilization of $70,976 expires from 2019 through 2034.the net operating losses may be limited due to the change in the past U.K. operation and cannot currently be used to reduce taxable income at our other U.K. subsidiary, Accutronics Ltd. There are no other deferred tax assets related to the past U.K. operations.

As of June 30, 2023, we have not recognized a valuation allowance against our other foreign deferred tax assets, as realization is considered to be more likely than not.

As of June 30, 2023, the Company maintains its assertion that all foreign earnings will be indefinitely reinvested in those operations, other than earnings generated in the U.K.

There were no unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

As a result of our operations, we file income tax returns in various jurisdictions including U.S. federal, U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions. We are routinely subject to examination by taxing authorities in these various jurisdictions. Our U.S. tax matters for 2019-2022 remain subject to IRS examination. Our U.S. tax matters for 2005-2007 and 2011-2015 also remain subject to IRS examination due to the years 2002 through 2016remaining availability of net operating loss carryforwards generated in those years. Our U.S. tax matters for 2005-2007 and 2011-2022 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and various state and local tax jurisdictions due to our NOL carryforwards.jurisdictions. Our tax matters for the years 20092013 through 20162022 remain subject to examination by the respective foreign tax jurisdiction authorities.

 

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10.7.

EARNINGS PER SHAREOPERATING LEASES

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”The Company has operating leases predominantly for operating facilities. As of June 30, 2023, the remaining lease terms on our operating leases range from approximately one (1) year to eight (8) years. Lease terms include renewal options reasonably certain of exercise. There is computed by dividing earnings attributableno transfer of title or option to purchase the Company’s common shareholders by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of securities, if any, and is calculated using the treasury stock method. For the three-month period ended October 1, 2017, 1,481,844 stock options andleased assets upon expiration. There are no restricted stock units were included in the calculation of Diluted EPS as such securities are dilutive. Inclusion of these securities resulted in 407,668 additional shares in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share. For the comparable three-month period ended September 25, 2016, 758,953 stock options and 15,900 restricted stock units were included in the calculation of Diluted EPS resulting in 91,041 additional shares in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share. For the nine-month periods ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016, 1,066,844 and 1,139,843 stock options and zero and 15,900 restricted stock units, respectively, were included in the calculation of Diluted EPS as such securities are dilutive. Inclusion of these securities resulted in 323,217 and 184,564 additional shares, respectively, in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share.residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

 

There were 569,000 and 1,733,083 outstanding stock optionsThe components of lease expense for the three-monthcurrent and prior-year comparative periods ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016, respectively, which were not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive. There were 984,000 and 1,351,833 outstanding stock options for the nine-month periods ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016, respectively, which were not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive.follows:

 

  

Three months ended

  

Six months ended

 
  

June 30,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

  

June 30,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 

Operating lease cost

 $239  $226  $480  $458 

Variable lease cost

  29   23   57   47 

Total lease cost

 $268  $249  $537  $505 

 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

  

Six-month period ended June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:        

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 $494  $449 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:

 $310  $- 

Supplemental consolidated balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

 

Balance sheet classification

 

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Assets:         

Operating lease right-of-use asset

Other noncurrent assets $2,187  $2,187 
          
Liabilities:         

Current operating lease liability

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $968  $895 

Operating lease liability, net of current portion

Other noncurrent liabilities  1,199   1,307 
Total operating lease liability $2,167  $2,202 
          
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)  4.4   4.7 
          
Weighted-average discount rate  4.5%  4.5%

Future minimum lease payments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:

Maturity of operating lease liabilities

    

2023

 $520 

2024

  652 

2025

  313 
2026  245 
2027  222 
Thereafter  436 

Total lease payments

  2,388 

Less: Imputed interest

  (221)

Present value of remaining lease payments

 $2,167 

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11.8.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

a. Purchase Commitments

 

As of October 1, 2017,June 30, 2023, we have made commitments to purchase approximately $640$1,023 of production machinery and equipment.

 


b. Product Warranties

 

We estimate future warranty costs associated with expectedto be incurred for product failure rates, material usage and service costs in the development of our warranty obligations. Warranty reservesEstimated future costs are based on historicalactual past experience of warranty claims and are generally will be estimated as a percentage of sales over the warranty period. In the event the actual results of these items differ from the estimates, an adjustment to the warranty obligation would be recorded. Changes in our product warranty liability during the first ninesix months of 20172023 and 20162022 were as follows:

 

  

Nine-Month Periods Ended

 
  

October

1,

2017

  

September

25,

2016

 

Accrued Warranty Obligations – Beginning

 $172  $192 

Accruals for Warranties Issued

  66   30 

Settlements Made

  (58)  (43)

Accrued Warranty Obligations – Ending

 $180  $179 
  

Six-month period ended June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Accrued warranty obligations – beginning

 $323  $133 

Accruals for warranties issued

  172   25 

Settlements made

  (62)  (26)

Accrued warranty obligations – ending

 $433  $132 

 

 

c. Contingencies and Legal Matters

 

We are subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise from time to time in the normal course of business. We believe that the finalfinal disposition of any such matters will not have a material adverse effect on ourthe Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, recognizing that legal matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, there exists the possibility that ultimate resolution of these matters could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We are not aware of any such situations at this time.

 

Dreamliner Litigation

9.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenues are generated from the sale of products. Performance obligations are met and revenue is recognized upon transfer of control to the customer, which is generally upon shipment. When contract terms require transfer of control upon delivery at a customer’s location, revenue is recognized on the date of delivery. For products shipped under vendor-managed inventory arrangements, revenue is recognized and billed when the product is consumed by the customer, at which point control has transferred and there are no further obligations by the Company. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for shipped product. Sales, value-added and other taxes billed and collected from customers are excluded from revenue. Customers, including distributors, do not have a general right of return.

 

In July 2013, an unoccupied Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by Ethiopian Airlines was damaged bySeparately priced extended warranty contracts are offered on certain Communications Systems products for a fire while parked at London Heathrow Airport. We participated induration of up to eight (8) years. Extended warranties are treated as separate performance obligations and provided technical assistance in support of an investigation of this incident conducted by U.K. and U.S. regulatory authorities as well as byrecognized to revenue evenly over the manufacturerterm of the aircraft,respective contract. Revenue not yet recognized on extended warranty contracts is recorded as we are one of many downstream suppliers to that manufacturer.  A final report was issued bydeferred revenue on the Air Accidents Investigative Branch – UK Civil Aviation regulatory authority, with findings indicating that the fire was primarily caused by circumstances related to the plane’s emergency locator transmitter (“ELT”) manufactured and installed by another company.  consolidated balance sheet.

 

A componentAs of June 30, 2023, there was deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts of $944, comprised of $164 expected to be recognized as revenue within one (1) year and classified as accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet, and $780 expected to be recognized as revenue over the remaining duration of the ELT is a battery pack which incorporates Ultralife’s industry-standard lithium manganese dioxide non-rechargeable D-cell. Ultralife has had this cell in production since 2001, with millions of units producedrespective contracts and this cell is widely-used for global defense and commercial applications. This battery product has gone through rigorous safety and qualification testing, including United Nations Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, and is authorized for use in aerospace applications under Technical Standard Order C142.classified as other noncurrent liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.

 

On May 4, 2015, we were notifiedAs of a lawsuit in which we were named, along withDecember 31, 2022, there was deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts of $682, comprised of $119 expected to be recognized as revenue within one (1) year and classified as accrued expenses and other supplierscurrent liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet, and $563 expected to be recognized as revenue over the aircraft manufacturer, concerning that 2013 fire. The suit was filed by Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise in the Commercial Court, Queen’s Bench Divisionremaining duration of the High Courtrespective contracts and classified as other noncurrent liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.

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As of Justice, London. The suit seeks as damages $42,000 plusJune 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had no other unspecified amounts, including thoseunsatisfied performance obligations for losscontracts with an original expected duration of use and diminution in valuegreater than one year. Pursuant to Topic 606, we have applied the practical expedient with respect to disclosure of the aircraft. We maintain liabilitydeferral and products liability insurance through reputable providers, and in accordance with our corporate practices, immediately advised and referred this matterfuture expected timing of revenue recognition for transaction price allocated to our insurers. We are working with those insurers and their counsel to respond to and actively defend against this action, which is ongoing.remaining performance obligations.

 

At this time, we

10.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

We report our results in two operating segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. The Battery & Energy Products segment includes Lithium 9-volt, cylindrical and various other non-rechargeable batteries, in addition to rechargeable batteries, uninterruptable power supplies, charging systems and accessories. The Communications Systems segment includes RF amplifiers, power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment, man-portable systems, integrated communication systems for fixed or vehicle applications and communications and electronics systems design. We believe that therereporting performance at the gross profit level is not a reasonable possibility that this incident will resultthe best indicator of segment performance.

Three-month period ended June 30, 2023:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $33,861  $8,831  $-  $42,692 

Segment contribution

  7,543   3,045   (6,923)  3,665 

Other income

          1,058   1,058 

Income tax provision

          (1,375)  (1,375)

Non-controlling interest

          (8)  (8)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $3,340 

Three-month period ended June 30, 2022:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $30,140  $1,986  $-  $32,126 

Segment contribution

  7,151   495   (6,853)  793 

Other expense

          (115)  (115)

Income tax provision

          (170)  (170)

Non-controlling interest

          4   4 

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $512 

Six-month period ended June 30, 2023:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $62,331  $12,277  $-  $74,608 

Segment contribution

  14,055   3,969   (14,333)  3,691 

Other income

          564   564 

Income tax provision

          (1,242)  (1,242)

Non-controlling interest

          (19)  (19)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $2,994 


Six-month period ended June 30, 2022:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $59,290  $3,209  $-  $62,499 

Segment contribution

  13,872   732   (14,106)  498 

Other expense

          (232)  (232)

Income tax benefit

          81   81 

Non-controlling interest

          (3)  (3)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $344 

The following tables disaggregate our business segment revenues by major source and geography.

Commercial and Government/Defense Revenue Information:

Three-month period ended June 30, 2023:

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $33,861  $26,950  $6,911 

Communications Systems

  8,831   -   8,831 

Total

 $42,692  $26,950  $15,742 
       63%  37%

Three-month period ended June 30, 2022:

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $30,140  $24,682  $5,458 

Communications Systems

  1,986   -   1,986 

Total

 $32,126  $24,682  $7,444 
       77%  23%

Six-month period ended June 30, 2023:

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $62,331  $49,169  $13,162 

Communications Systems

  12,277   -   12,277 

Total

 $74,608  $49,169  $25,439 
       66%  34%

Six-month period ended June 30, 2022:

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $59,290  $47,276  $12,014 

Communications Systems

  3,209   -   3,209 

Total

 $62,499  $47,276  $15,223 
       76%  24%


U.S. and Non-U.S. Revenue Information1:

Three-month period ended June 30, 2023:

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $33,861  $17,394  $16,467 

Communications Systems

  8,831   3,945   4,886 

Total

 $42,692  $21,339  $21,353 
       50%  50%

Three-month period ended June 30, 2022:

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $30,140  $13,330  $16,810 

Communications Systems

  1,986   1,910   76 

Total

 $32,126   15,240  $16,886 
       47%  53%

Six-month period ended June 30, 2023:

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $62,331  $31,162  $31,169 

Communications Systems

  12,277   6,822   5,455 

Total

 $74,608  $37,984  $36,624 
       51%  49%

Six-month period ended June 30, 2022:

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $59,290  $27,870  $31,420 

Communications Systems

  3,209   3,062   147 

Total

 $62,499  $30,932  $31,567 
       49%  51%

1 Sales classified to U.S. include shipments to U.S.-based prime contractors which in a material financial exposure to the Company.some cases may serve non-U.S. projects.

 


 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. This report contains certain forward-looking statements and information that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. The statements contained in this report relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in economic conditions including inflation and supply chain disruptions affecting our business, revenues and earnings adversely; the continued impact of COVID-19 causing delays in the manufacture and delivery of our mission critical products to end customers;  our reliance on certain key customers; our efforts to develop new commercial applications for our products; reduced U.S. and foreign military spending including the uncertainty associated with government budget approvals; the unique risks associated with our China operations; breaches in information systems security and other disruptions in our information technology systems; potential disruptions in our supply of raw materials and components; fluctuations in the price of oil and the resulting impact on the demand for downhole drilling; our ability to retain top management and key personnel; our resources being overwhelmed by our growth; possible future declines in demand for the products that use our batteries or communications systems; safety risks, including the risk of fire; variability in our quarterly and annual results and the price of our common stock; rising interest rates increasing the cost of our variable borrowings; purchases by our customers of product quantities not meeting the volume expectations in our supply agreements; potential costs attributable to the warranties we supply with our products and services; our inability to comply with changes to the regulations for the shipment of our products; our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards; our entrance into new end-markets which could lead to additional financial exposure; negative publicity concerning Lithium-ion batteries; possible impairments of our goodwill and other intangible assets; our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations; the risk that we are unable to protect our proprietary and intellectual property; rules and procedures regarding contracting with the U.S. and foreign governments; exposure to possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act or other anti-corruption laws; known and unknown environmental matters; possible audits of our contracts by the U.S. and foreign governments and their respective defense agencies; our ability to comply with government regulations regarding the use of “conflict minerals”; technological innovations in the non-rechargeable and rechargeable battery industries; and other risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those forward-looking statements described herein. When used in this report, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “seek,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” or words of similar import are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For further discussion of certain of the matters described above and other risks and uncertainties, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Although we base these forward-looking statements on assumptions that we believe are reasonable when made, we caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and the development of the industries in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained herein. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and the development of the industries in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

Undue reliance should not be placed on our forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to update any risk factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward looking statements in this report to reflect new information or risks, future events or other developments.

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

The financial information in this MD&A is presented in thousands of dollars, except for share and per share amounts, unless otherwise specified.

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General

We offer products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems to customers across the globe in the government, defense and commercial sectors. With an emphasis on strong engineering and a collaborative approach to problem solving, we design and manufacture power and communications systems including: rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, charging systems, communications and electronics systems and accessories, and custom engineered systems related to those product lines. We continually evaluate ways to grow, including the design, development and sale of new products, expansion of our sales force to penetrate new markets and territories, as well as seeking opportunities to expand through acquisitions.

We sell our products worldwide through a variety of trade channels, including original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), industrial and defense supply distributors, and directly to U.S. and foreign defense departments. We enjoy strong name recognition in our markets under our Ultralife® Batteries, Lithium Power®, McDowell Research®, AMTITM, ABLETM, ACCUTRONICS™, ACCUPRO™, ENTELLION™, SWE Southwest Electronic Energy Group™, SWE DRILL-DATA™, SWE SEASAFE™, Excell Battery Group™ and Criterion Gauge brands. We have sales, operations and product development facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

We report our results in two operating segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. The Battery & Energy Products segment includes: lithiumincludes Lithium 9-volt, cylindrical, thin cell and other non-rechargeable batteries, in addition to rechargeable batteries, uninterruptable power supplies, charging systems and accessories. The Communications Systems segment includes: includes RF amplifiers, power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment, man-portable systems, integrated communication systems for fixed or vehicle applications and communications and electronics systems design. We believe that reporting performance at the gross profit level is the best indicator of segment performance. As such, we report segment performance at the gross profit level and operating expenses as corporate charges.Corporate charges (See Note 10 in the notes to consolidated financial statements.)

 

The componentsOur website address is www.ultralifecorporation.com. We make available free of segment performance werecharge via a hyperlink on our website (see Investor Relations link on the website) our annual reports on Form 10-K, proxy statements, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports and statements as follows:soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We will provide copies of these reports upon written request to the attention of Philip A. Fain, CFO, Treasurer and Secretary, Ultralife Corporation, 2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York, 14513. Our filings with the SEC are also available through the SEC website at www.sec.gov or at the SEC Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549 or by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

 

Three-Month Period Ended October 1, 2017:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communi-

cations

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $18,616  $2,431  $-  $21,047 

Segment Contribution

  5,186   1,069   (4,992)  1,263 

Interest, Financing and Miscellaneous Expense, Net

          (58)  (58)

Tax Provision

          (104)  (104)

Non-Controlling Interest

          (3)  (3)

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife

             $1,098 

Total Assets

 $45,221  $31,465  $16,655  $93,341 

Overview

 

Three-Month Period Ended September 25, 2016:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communi-

cations

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $14,943  $4,688  $-  $19,631 

Segment Contribution

  4,522   1,475   (4,859)  1,138 

Interest, Financing and Miscellaneous Expense, Net

          (30)  (30)

Tax Provision

          (92)  (92)

Non-Controlling Interest

          3   3 

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife

             $1,019 

Total Assets

 $42,394  $32,129  $9,034  $83,557 


Nine-Month Period Ended October 1, 2017:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communi-

cations

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $52,977  $10,045  $-  $63,022 

Segment Contribution

  14,858   4,508   (14,940)  4,426 

Interest, Financing and Miscellaneous Expense, Net

          (200)  (200)

Tax Provision

          (370)  (370)

Non-Controlling Interest

          (8)  (8)

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife

             $3,848 

Nine-Month Period Ended September 25, 2016:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communi-

cations

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $47,142  $13,693  $-  $60,835 

Segment Contribution

  14,404   3,898   (16,183)  2,119 

Interest, Financing and Miscellaneous Expense, Net

          (167)  (167)

Tax Provision

          (213)  (213)

Non-Controlling Interest

          25   25 

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife

             $1,764 

13.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS

In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-17, “Income Taxes: Balance Sheet ClassificationConsolidated revenues of Deferred Taxes”, which requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be netted against each other and classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 is effective for public companies for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. During the first quarter of 2017, we adopted ASU 2015-17 on a retrospective basis. As such, we reclassified $94 of foreign current deferred tax assets to non-current on the consolidated balance sheets as of April 2, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The deferred tax liabilities relate to U.S. tax obligations which cannot be netted against foreign deferred taxes. The adoption of ASU 2015-17 did not affect our consolidated statements of income.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718)”, which identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, as well as certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for public companies for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We adopted the new accounting standard in the first quarter of 2017 and will maintain our policy to estimate forfeitures expected to occur to determine stock-based compensation expense. Adoption of this new accounting standard resulted in the recognition of an increase in the Company’s gross deferred tax asset of approximately $1,200 and an offsetting increase in the valuation allowance. There was no impact to the Company’s retained earnings as a result of adopting this new accounting standard.


In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory," which simplifies the subsequent measurement of inventory by using only the lower of cost and net realizable value. This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016, and must be applied on a retrospective basis. We adopted the new accounting standard in the first quarter of 2017. There was no material impact to the Company's financial statements as a result of adopting this new accounting standard.

There have been no developments to recently issued accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures, from those disclosed in the Company’s 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except$42,692 for the following:

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”, which eliminates the two-step process that required identification of potential impairment and a separate measure of the actual impairment. The annual assessment of goodwill impairment will be determined by using the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the reporting unit. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) – Scope of Modification Accounting”, which provides guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. ASU 2017-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted, including in an interim period. ASU 2017-09 is to be applied on a prospective basis to an award modified on or after the adoption date. We do not intend to early adopt ASU 2017-09 and do not expect the adoption of this new accounting standard will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Actthree-month period ended June 30, 2023, increased by $10,566 or 32.9%, over $32,126 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, reflecting increases in government/defense sales of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. This report contains certain forward-looking statements111.5% and information that are based on the beliefscommercial sales of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. The statements contained in this report relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our reliance on certain key customers; potential costs because of the warranties we supply with our products and services; our efforts to develop new commercial applications9.2%.  Sales for our products; possible future declines in demand for the products that use our batteries or communications systems; the unique risks associated with our China operations; reduced U.S. and foreign military spending including the uncertainty associated with government budget approvals; our ability to comply with changes to the regulations for the shipment of our products; variability in our quarterly and annual results and the price of our common stock; possible impairments of our goodwill and other intangible assets; possible breaches in security and other disruptions; safety risks, including the risk of fire; negative publicity of lithium-ion batteries; our resources being overwhelmed by our growth prospects; our ability to retain top management and key personnel; potential disruptions in our supply of raw materials and components; our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations; our customers’ demand falling short of volume expectations in our supply agreements; the risk that we are unable to protect our proprietary and intellectual property; rules and procedures regarding contracting with the U.S. and foreign governments; exposure to possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act or other anti-corruption laws; our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards; our ability to comply with government regulations regarding the use of “conflict minerals”; possible audits of our contracts by the U.S. and foreign governments and their respective defense agencies; known and unknown environmental matters; technological innovations in the non-rechargeable and rechargeable battery industries; and other risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those forward-looking statements described herein. When used in this report, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate” or “expect” or words of similar import are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For further discussion of certain of the matters described above and other risks and uncertainties, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Undue reliance should not be placed on our forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to update any risk factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 to reflect new information or risks, future events or other developments.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the Risk Factors and our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The financial information in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is presented in thousands of dollars, except for share and per share amounts. All figures presented below represent results from continuing operations, unless otherwise specified.

General

We offer products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems to customers across the globe in the government, defense and commercial sectors. With an emphasis on strong engineering and a collaborative approach to problem solving, we design, manufacture, install and maintain power and communications systems including rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, communications and electronics systems and accessories and custom engineered systems. We sell our products worldwide through a variety of trade channels, including original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), industrial and defense supply distributors and directly to U.S. and international defense departments.


We report our results in two operating segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. The Battery & Energy Products segment includes Lithium 9-volt, cylindrical, thin cellincreased 12.3% from $30,140 in the second quarter of 2022 to $33,861 for the second quarter of 2023, and various other non-rechargeable batteries, in addition to rechargeable batteries, uninterruptable power supplies, charging systems and accessories, such as cables. Thesales for our Communications Systems segment includes RF amplifiers, power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment, integrated communication system kits and communications and electronics systems design. We believe that reporting performance at the gross profit level is the best indicator of segment performance. As such, we report segment performance at the gross profit level and operating expenses as Corporate charges.increased 344.6% from $1,986 to $8,831.

 

Overview

Consolidated revenuesGross profit was $10,588, or 24.8% of $21,047revenue, for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017, increased by $1,416June 30, 2023, compared to $7,646, or 7.2%, from $19,631 during the three-month period ended September 25, 2016, despite $2,27023.8% of revenues attributable to shipments under the Vehicle Installed Power Enhanced Rifleman Appliqué (“VIPER”) Program in the year-earlier period.  Excluding the VIPER shipments, the Company’s revenues increased 21% driven by a 25% increase for Battery & Energy Products sales. Communications Systems core product sales such as our 20-watt amplifiers, universal vehicle adaptors and power supplies, were flat with the year-earlier period. 

Gross profit for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 was $6,255, or 29.7% of revenues, compared to $5,997, or 30.5% of revenues,revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. The 80 basis100-basis point declineimprovement primarily reflects theresulted from higher factory volume and favorable product mix of products sold and supply chain variances.  for our Communications Systems business.

 

Operating expenses increasedincreased to $4,992 during$6,923 for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017,June 30, 2023, compared to $4,859 during$6,853 for the three-month period ended September 25, 2016.June 30, 2022. The increase of $133$70 or 2.7%1.0% was primarily attributable to an accrual relatedslightly higher new product development investments in the 2023 period. Operating expenses represented 16.2% of revenues compared to executive variable compensation reflecting year-to-date operating results. Management continues to maintain their strict control over all discretionary spending.21.3% of revenues for the year-earlier period.

 

Operating income for the three-month periodperiod ended October 1, 2017June 30, 2023 was $1,263$3,665, or 6.0%8.6% of revenues, compared to $1,138$793, or 5.8%2.5% of revenues, for the year-earlier period. The year-over-year increase in operating income reflectsresulted from the impact32.9% increase in revenues leveraged by the 100-basis point improvement in gross margin and the 510-basis point improvement in operating expenses to revenues ratio.

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Other income (expense) for the second quarter of 2023 includes an Employee Retention Credit of $1,544 under Section 2301 of the higher salesCoronavirus Aid, Relief and operating expense leverage.Economic Security Act which was filed with the Internal Revenue Service during the period.

 

Net income attributable to Ultralife was $1,098$3,340 or $0.07$0.21 per share – basic and diluted on a GAAP basis, compared to net income of $512 million or $0.03 per share – basic and diluted for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017,second quarter of 2022.  Adjusted EPS was $0.29 - basic and diluted for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $1,019 or $0.07 per share$0.03 - basic and diluted for the three-month period ended September 25, 2016.

2022 period. Adjusted EBITDA, defined as net income attributable to Ultralife before net interest expense,EPS excludes the provision for incomedeferred taxes depreciationof $1,278 which primarily represents non-cash charges for U.S. taxes which will be fully offset by net operating loss carryforwards and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, plus/minus expense/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing operations, amounted to $1,985 inother tax credits for the third quarter of 2017 compared to $2,046 in the third quarter of 2016.foreseeable future. See the section “Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations”EPS” on Page 2523 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAadjusted EPS to Net Income Attributable to Ultralife.EPS.

 

Primarily as a result of our operating performance, we generated cash of $3,978 for the nine month period ended October 1, 2017. Accordingly, cash increased from $10,629 at December 31, 2016 to $14,607 at October 1, 2017.


Having more than doubled both operating profit and EPS for the first nine months of the year, we are well positioned towards delivering another year of profitable growth.  In addition, the BA-5390 $21.4 million indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity (“IDIQ”) award received in March 2017, the VIPER $4.7 million contract received in August 2017, and the recent BA-5790/5795 CFx $49.8 million IDIQ award received in September 2017 serve as positive indicators of future growth potential as we finish out 2017 and head into 2018.”

Results of Operations

Three-Month Periods Ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016

Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 amounted to $21,047, an increase of $1,416 or 7.2%, from the $19,631 reported for the three-month period ended September 25, 2016.

Battery & Energy Products revenues increased $3,673 or 24.6%, to $18,616 for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 from $14,943 for the three-month period ended September 25, 2016.  Government and defense sales increased 57.5% from the 2016 period due primarily to higher battery demand from both U.S. and international customers which were up 58.0% and 56.1%, respectively. Commercial revenues for the third quarter of 2017 increased 8.3% over the prior year period, reflecting a 14.2% increase in the shipment of medical batteries and chargers and 1.3% increase for other commercial applications. 

Communications Systems revenues decreased $2,257 or 48.2%, from $4,688 during the three-month period ended September 25, 2016 to $2,431 for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017.  This decrease is due to revenues attributable to shipments of VIPER systems of $2,270 in the 2016 period.  Excluding VIPER, sales of core products such as our 20-watt amplifiers, universal vehicle adaptors and power supplies were essentially flat with the prior-year period.

Cost of Products Sold.  Cost of products sold totaled $14,792 for the quarter ended October 1, 2017, an increase of $1,158, or 8.5%, from the $13,634 reported for the same quarter a year ago.  Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue increased to 70.3% for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 from 69.5% for the three-month period ended September 25, 2016.  Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin was 29.7% for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017, compared with 30.5% for the three-month period ended September 25, 2016, primarily reflecting the mix of products sold and incremental supply chain variances for the Battery & Energy Product business in the 2017 period.  

In our Battery & Energy Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $3,010 or 28.9%, to $13,430 for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 from $10,420 during the three-month period ended September 25, 2016.  Battery & Energy Products’ gross profit for the third quarter of 2017 was $5,186 or 27.9% of revenues, an increase of $663 or 14.7%, from gross profit of $4,523 or 30.3% of revenues for the third quarter of 2016.  Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin as a percentage of revenues decreased for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 by 240 basis points, primarily reflecting the mix of products sold, incremental supply chain variances and manufacturing variances incurred on the start-up of certain new products in the 2017 period.  

In our Communications Systems segment, the cost of products sold decreased by $1,852 or 57.6% from $3,214 during the three-month period ended September 25, 2016 to $1,362 during the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 due to the VIPER shipments in 2016 as well as core product mix. Communications Systems’ gross profit for the third quarter of 2017 was $1,069 or 44.0% of revenues, a decrease of $405 or 27.5%, from gross profit of $1,474 or 31.4% of revenues, for the third quarter of 2016. The gross margin of 44.0%, an increase of 1,260 basis points over the 2016 period, was driven by the sales growth of high-value proposition core amplifier and integrated solutions products.


Operating Expenses.  Operating expenses for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 totaled $4,992, an increase of $133 or 2.7% from the $4,859 incurred during the three-month period ended September 25, 2016.  The increase was due primarily to an accrual related to executive variable compensation based on the year-over-year improvement in operating results. Management continues to maintain their strict control over all discretionary spending. 

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 23.7% for the quarter ended October 1, 2017 compared to 24.8% for the quarter ended September 25, 2016.  Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $106 for the third quarter of 2017 ($64 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $42 in research and development costs), compared with $129 for the third quarter of 2016 ($80 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $49 in research and development costs).  Research and development costs were $1,355 for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017, essentially flat with $1,357 for the three months ended September 25, 2016.  Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $135 or 3.9% to $3,637 during the third quarter of 2017 from $3,502 during the third quarter of 2016.  The increase is primarily attributable to an accrual related to executive variable compensation reflecting year-to-date operating results.

Other Expense. Other expense totaled $58 for the three-month period ended October 1, 2017 compared to $30 for the three-month period ended September 25, 2016. Interest and financing expense was $38 for the third quarter of 2017 compared to $50 for the 2016 period. The decrease is primarily due to the more favorable terms of our Revolving Credit Agreement which was executed on May 31, 2017. Miscellaneous income (expense) amounted to ($20) for the third quarter of 2017 compared with $20 for the third quarter of 2016, primarily due to transactions impacted by foreign currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar relative to Pounds Sterling and the Euro.

Income Taxes.  We recognized a tax provision of $104 for the third quarter of 2017 compared to $92 for the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $12 or 13.0%.  The increase is primarily due to the increased amounts and geographic mix of earnings for the quarter.  See Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our income taxes.

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife. Net income attributable to Ultralife and Net income attributable to Ultralife common shareholders per diluted share was $1,098 and $0.07, respectively, for the three months ended October 1, 2017, compared to $1,019 and $0.07, respectively, for the three months ended September 25, 2016. Average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share increased from 15,297,718 in the third quarter of 2016 to 15,971,243 in the third quarter of 2017 due to the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock under our Long-Term Incentive Plans, and the increased stock price.

Nine-Month Periods Ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016

Revenues.  Consolidated revenues for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017 amounted to $63,022, an increase of $2,187 or 3.6%, from the $60,835 generated during the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016.

Battery & Energy Products revenues increased $5,835, or 12.4%, from $47,142 for the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016 to $52,977 for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017.  Commercial revenues of this business segment increased 7.3% over the 2016 nine-month period and now comprise 58.5% of total segment sales versus 60.7% last year.  The increase in commercial revenues resulted from 12.1% year-over-year growth in the shipment of medical batteries and chargers, supplemented by a 2.5% increase across our expanding non-medical commercial customer base. Government and defense sales of the Battery & Energy Products business segment increased 20.3% from the 2016 nine-month period and now comprise 41.5% of total segment sales versus 39.3% last year.  The increase reflects the higher overall demand across our U.S. and international customer base.


Communications Systems revenues decreased $3,648, or 26.6%, from $13,693 during the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016 to $10,045 for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017.  Revenues attributable to VIPER shipments were $8,219 in the nine-month period in 2016.  In the comparable period in 2017, there was $133 of revenues attributable to VIPER shipments.  Excluding the VIPER shipments, sales of core amplifiers and integrated solutions products increased $4,438 or 81.1% over the first nine months of 2016 driven by an increased demand for our core products such as our 20-watt amplifiers, universal vehicle adaptors and power supplies.

Cost of Products Sold.  Cost of products sold totaled $43,656 for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017, an increase of $1,123 or 2.6%, from the $42,533 reported for the same nine-month period a year ago.  Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 69.9% for the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016 to 69.3% for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017.  Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin was 30.7% for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017, compared with 30.1% for the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016, due primarily to favorable product mix for our Communications Systems segment for the 2017 period. 

For our Battery & Energy Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $5,381 or 16.4%, from $32,738 during the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016 to $38,119 during the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017.  Battery & Energy Products’ gross profit for the 2017 nine-month period was $14,858 or 28.0% of revenues, an increase of $454 or 3.2% from gross profit of $14,404, or 30.6% of revenues, for the 2016 nine-month period.  Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin as a percentage of revenues decreased for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017 by 260 basis points, primarily reflecting the mix of products sold and incremental supply chain variances.  

For our Communications Systems segment, the cost of products sold decreased by $4,258 or 43.5% from $9,795 during the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016 to $5,537 during the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017.  Communications Systems’ gross profit for the first nine months of 2017 was $4,508 or 44.9% of revenues, an increase of $610 or 15.6% from gross profit of $3,898 or 28.5% of revenues, for the third quarter of 2016.  The 1,640 basis point increase in gross margin during 2017 is due to growth in core product sales and favorable product mix.

Operating Expenses.  Total operating expenses for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017 totaled $14,940, a decrease of $1,243 or 7.7% from the $16,183 incurred during the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016.  This decrease was attributable to reductions in discretionary costs completed during and subsequent to the 2016 second quarter, cost synergies associated with our acquisition of Accutronics, and one-time costs incurred in January 2016 to complete the acquisition. 

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 23.7% for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017 compared to 26.6% for the comparable 2016 period.  Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $315 for the first nine months of 2017 ($192 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $123 in research and development costs), compared with $403 for the first nine months of 2016 ($251 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $152 in research and development costs).  Research and development costs were $3,678 for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017, a decrease of $760, or 17.1%, from $4,438 for the nine months ended September 25, 2016.  The decrease primarily reflects the timing of development and testing costs associated with the shipment of VIPER units in 2016 and discretionary cost reduction actions completed during and subsequent to the second quarter of 2016, including synergies with Accutronics. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $483 or 4.1%, from $11,745 during the first nine months of 2016 to $11,262 during the first nine months of 2017. The decrease is attributable to one-time costs incurred to complete the acquisition of Accutronics in January 2016 and discretionary cost reductions.

Other Expense.  Other expense totaled $200 for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017 compared to $167 for the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016.  Interest and financing expense decreased $66 to $147 for the 2017 period from $213 for the comparable period in 2016.  The decrease is attributable to one-time costs of $48 associated with the acquisition of Accutronics and more favorable terms of our Revolving Credit Agreement which was executed on May 31, 2017.  Miscellaneous income (expense) amounted to ($53) for the first nine months of 2017 compared with $46 for the first nine months of 2016, primarily due to transactions impacted by foreign currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar relative to Pounds Sterling and the Euro.


Income Taxes.  We recognized a tax provision of $370 for the first three quarters of 2017 compared with a tax provision of $213 for the first three quarters of 2016.  The increase of $157 or 73.7% is primarily due to the increased amounts and geographic mix of earnings for the 2017 period.  The effective consolidated tax rates for the nine-month periods ended October 1, 2017 and September 25, 2016 were 8.8% and 10.9%, respectively. See Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our income taxes.

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife.  Net income attributable to Ultralife and Net income attributable to Ultralife common shareholders per diluted share was $3,848 and $0.24, respectively, for the nine months ended October 1, 2017, compared to $1,764 and $0.11, respectively, for the nine months ended September 25, 2016.    Average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share increased from 15,446,290 in the 2016 period to 15,817,961 in the 2017 period, mainly due to the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock under our Long-Term Incentive Plans and the increased price of our common stock.

Adjusted EBITDA, from Continuing Operations

In evaluating our business, we consider and use Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental measure of our operating performance. We define Adjusted EBITDAdefined as net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife before net interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation expense, plus/minus expenses/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing operations, amounted to $6,296, or 14.7% of revenues, for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $2,185, or 6.8% of revenues, for the second quarter of 2022. See the section “Adjusted EBITDA” beginning on Page 21 for a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Ultralife.

With backlog increasing to $110,875 and durable demand across our diverse end markets, the near-term highest priority remains to recapture gross margin through continued execution of price realization activities, qualification of alternate component suppliers, and lean manufacturing initiatives.  These actions position us to deliver high-quality, sustainable profitable growth for 2023 generating incremental cash flow to pay down our acquisition debt and further invest in our businesses.  We continue to strengthen our relationships with our key customers using our global new product development and sales resources to support future growth in target markets.

Results of Operations

Three-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022

Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 were $42,692, an increase of $10,566, or 32.9%, over $32,126 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022. Overall, government/defense sales increased 111.5% and commercial sales increased 9.2%.

Battery & Energy Products revenues increased $3,721, or 12.3%, from $30,140 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 to $33,861 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023, reflecting increases of $2,268 or 9.2% in commercial sales and $1,453 and 26.6% in government/defense sales.  The increase in commercial sales was driven by a $1,966 or 25.2% increase in medical sales reflecting an increased demand for our batteries used in ventilators, respirators, infusion pumps and other medical devices and a $1,694 or 17.9% increase in oil & gas sales reflecting a rebound in the energy sector.  These increases in commercial sales were partially offset by a $1,392 or 18.8% decrease in industrial and other commercial sales primarily attributable to 9-Volt and our new Thionyl Chloride and thin cell battery cells for which sales are expected to rebound in future periods.

Communications Systems sales increased $6,845, or 344.6%, from $1,986 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 to $8,831 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to shipments of vehicle-amplifier adaptor orders to a global defense contractor for the U.S. Army and of integrated systems of amplifiers and radio vehicle mounts to a major international defense contractor for an ongoing allied country government/defense modernization program.

Our total backlog at June 30, 2023 was $110,875 representing a 40.1% increase over the comparable $79,147 for the same period last year, with $76,400 due to ship over the remaining six months of 2023.  Total backlog increased $2,772 or 2.6% compared to the backlog of $108,102 at March 31, 2023.

Cost of Products Sold / Gross Profit. Cost of products sold totaled $32,104 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $7,624, or 31.1%, from the $24,480 reported for the same three-month period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 76.2% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 to 75.2% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin increased from 23.8% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, to 24.8% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023, primarily reflecting higher factory volume and favorable product mix for our Communications Systems business.

For our Battery & Energy Products segment, gross profit for the second quarter of 2023 was $7,543, an increase of $392 or 5.5% from gross profit of $7,151 for the second quarter of 2022. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin of 22.3% decreased by 140-basis points from the 23.7% gross margin for the year-earlier period, primarily reflecting lingering inefficiencies resulting from the January 2023 cyberattack, disposition of certain non-conforming materials and continued investments in the transition of new products to high volume production, partially offset by improved price realization.

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For our Communications Systems segment, gross profit for the second quarter of 2023 was $3,045 or 34.5% of revenues, compared to gross profit of $495 or 24.9% of revenues for the second quarter of 2022. The 960-basis point increase in gross margin was primarily due to higher factory volume and favorable product mix compared to last year’s second quarter.

Operating Expense. Overall, operating expenses were 16.2% of revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 compared to 21.3% of revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $227 for the second quarter of 2023 ($203 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $24 in research and development costs), compared with $323 for the second quarter of 2022 ($298 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $25 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $1,778 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $106 or 6.3%, from $1,672 for the three-months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is largely attributable to an increase in new product development in our Communications Systems business to pursue both government/defense major programs and commercial opportunities. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were essentially flat year over year, decreasing from $5,181 for the second quarter of 2022 to $5,145 for the second quarter of 2023.

Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) totaled $1,058 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to ($115) for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022.  Other income for the 2023 period includes an Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) of $1,544 under Section 2301 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act which was filed with the Internal Revenue Service during the second quarter of 2023. Interest and financing expense increased $263, or 148.6%, from ($177) for the second quarter of 2022 to ($440) for the comparable period in 2023. The increase is primarily due to the financing of our acquisition of Excell in December 2021, working capital funding resulting from the January 2023 cyberattack and rising interest rates. Excluding the $1,544 gain for the ERC, miscellaneous income (expense) amounted to ($46) for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $62 for the second quarter of 2022, primarily attributable to foreign exchange gains and loss due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

Income Taxes. The tax provision for the 2023 second quarter was $1,375 compared to $170 for the second quarter of 2022. Our effective tax rate increased to 29.1% for the second quarter of 2023 as compared to 25.1% for the second quarter of 2022, primarily attributable to the magnitude of our income reported in the 2023 quarter, including the Employee Retention Credit, and the geographic mix of our operating results.  The income tax provision for the second quarter of 2023 is comprised of a $97 current provision for taxes expected to be paid on income primarily in foreign jurisdictions, representing a cash-based effective tax rate of 2.1%, and a $1,278 deferred tax provision which primarily represents non-cash charges for U.S. taxes that will be fully offset by net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  For the comparable 2022 period, the income tax provision was comprised of a $143 current tax provision, representing a cash-based effective tax rate of 21.1%, and a $27 deferred tax provision. The period over period change in the cash-based effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the geographic mix of our operating results. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our income taxes.

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife. Net income attributable to Ultralife was $3,340, or $0.21 per share – basic and diluted on a GAAP basis for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023, compared to $512, or $0.03 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022.  Adjusted EPS was $0.29 on a diluted basis for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $0.03 for the second quarter of 2022.  Adjusted EPS excludes the provision for deferred taxes of $1,278 and $27 for the 2023 and 2022 periods, respectively, which primarily represent non-cash charges for U.S. taxes that will be fully offset by net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  See the section “Adjusted EPS” on Page 23 for a reconciliation of adjusted EPS to EPS. 

Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share decreased from 16,149,278 for the second quarter of 2022 to 16,143,686 for the second quarter of 2023. The decrease is attributable to stock option exercises since the second quarter of 2022 offset by a decrease in the average stock price used to compute diluted shares from $4.93 for the second quarter of 2022 to $4.52 for the second quarter of 2023. Accordingly, dilutive shares of 20,352 were added to basic weighted average shares for the 2022 period compared to 2,334 for the 2023 period.

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Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022

Revenues.  Consolidated revenues for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 were $74,608, an increase of $12,109, or 19.4%, over $62,499 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022.  Overall, government/defense sales increased $10,216 or 67.1% and commercial sales increased $1,893 or 4.0% .  On January 25, 2023, the Company experienced a ransomware cyberattack which impacted our ability to process orders, ship products, provide services to our customers and effectively manage our sales and operating planning process over a several week period for our Newark, NY location and an even longer period for our Virginia Beach, VA location. A large portion of our time during the quarter was devoted to data restoration, systems security augmentation, and regulatory reporting of the cyberattack, all of which were successfully accomplished with no ransom paid.  Management continues to work on its cybersecurity insurance claim covering the cost of engaging external cybersecurity experts and the business interruption impact.

Battery & Energy Products revenues increased $3,041, or 5.1%, from $59,290 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 to $62,331 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.  The increase was attributable to a $1,893 or 4.0% increase in commercial sales and a $1,148 or 9.6% increase in government/defense sales.  The increase in commercial sales was driven by a $3,601 or 19.5% increase in oil & gas sales reflecting the recent rebound in the energy sector and a $597 or 3.9% increase in medical battery sales due to the high demand for our batteries used in ventilators, respirators, infusion pumps and other medical devices. These increases in commercial sales were partially offset by a $2,305 or 16.9% decrease in industrial and other commercial market sales primarily due to timing of demand for 9-Volt and our new Thionyl Chloride and thin cell battery cells which are expected to rebound in future periods. 

Communications Systems revenues increased $9,068, or 282.6%, from $3,209 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 to $12,277 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. This increase was primarily attributable to shipments of vehicle-amplifier adaptor orders to a global defense contractor for the U.S. Army and of integrated systems of amplifiers and radio vehicle mounts to a major international defense contractor for an ongoing allied country government/defense modernization program.

Cost of Products Sold / Gross Profit.  Cost of products sold totaled $56,584 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $8,689, or 18.1%, from the $47,895 reported for the same six-month period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 76.6% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 to 75.8% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin increased from 23.4% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, to 24.2% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, primarily reflecting higher factory volume and favorable product mix for our Communications Systems segment, tempered by the inefficiencies experienced at our Newark, NY and Virginia Beach, VA facilities resulting from the January 2023 cyberattack. 

For our Battery & Energy Products segment, gross profit for the first six months of 2023 was $14,055, an increase of $183 or 1.3% over gross profit of $13,872 for the comparable 2022 period. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin of 22.5% decreased by 90 basis points from the 23.4% gross margin for the year-earlier period, primarily reflecting lingering supply chain disruptions, inefficiencies resulting from the January 2023 cyberattack, disposition of certain non-conforming materials and continued investments in the transition of new products to high volume production, partially offset by improved price realization.

For our Communications Systems segment, gross profit for the first six months of 2023 was $3,969 or 32.3% of revenues, compared to gross profit of $732 or 22.8% of revenues, for the comparable 2022 period. The increase was primarily due to higher factory volume and favorable product mix compared to last year’s second quarter.

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 were $14,333, an increase of $227 or 1.6% from the $14,106 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022.  The increase is primarily attributable to increased new product development investments and the recording of the $100 deductible on our cybersecurity insurance policy for expenses incurred associated with the January 2023 cyberattack.  Both periods reflected continued tight control over discretionary spending.

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 19.2% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to 22.6% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022.  Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $436 for the first six months of 2023 ($388 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $48 in research and development costs), compared with $651 for the first six months of 2022 ($600 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $51 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $3,810 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $281 or 8.0%, from $3,529 for the six-months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is largely attributable to an increase in new product development in our Communications Systems business to pursue both government/defense major programs and commercial opportunities. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were essentially flat year over year, decreasing from $10,577 for the first six months of 2022 to $10,523 for the first six months of 2023, a decrease of $54 or 0.05%. 

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Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) totaled $564 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to ($232) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022.  Other income for the 2023 period includes an Employee Retention Credit for $1,544 under Section 2301 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act which was filed with the Internal Revenue Service during the second quarter of 2023. Interest and financing expense increased $553, or 177.8%, from ($311) for the first six months of 2022 to ($864) for the comparable period in 2023. The increase is primarily due to the financing of our acquisition of Excell in December 2021, working capital funding resulting from our January 2023 cyberattack and rising interest rates. Excluding the ERC gain in the 2023 period, miscellaneous income (expense) amounted to ($116) for the 2023 period compared to $79 for the 2022 period, primarily attributable to foreign exchange gains and loss due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

Income Taxes. The income tax provision for the 2023 six-month period was $1,242 compared to an income tax benefit of ($81) for the 2022 six-month period. Our effective tax rate increased to 29.2% for the 2023 period as compared to (30.5%) for the 2022 period, primarily attributable to the magnitude of our income reported in the first six-months of 2023, including the Employee Retention Credit, and the geographic mix of our operating results.  The income tax provision for the first six months of  2023 is comprised of a $354 current provision for taxes expected to be paid on income primarily in foreign jurisdictions, representing a cash-based effective tax rate of 8.3%, and an $888 deferred tax provision which primarily represents non-cash charges for U.S. taxes that will be fully offset by net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  For the comparable 2022 period, the income tax benefit was comprised of a $294 current tax provision, representing a cash-based effective tax rate of 110.5%, and a ($375) deferred tax benefit.  The period over period change in the cash-based effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the geographic mix of our operating results. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our income taxes.

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife. Net income attributable to Ultralife was $2,994, or $0.19 per share – basic and diluted on a GAAP basis for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, compared to $344, or $0.02 per share – basic and diluted, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022. Adjusted EPS was $0.24 on a diluted basis for the 2023 period, compared to $0.00 for the 2022 period. Adjusted EPS excludes the provision (benefit) for deferred taxes of $888 and ($375) for the 2023 and 2022 periods, respectively, which primarily represents non-cash charges (benefits) for U.S. taxes that will be fully offset by net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  See the section “Adjusted EPS” on Page 23 for a reconciliation of adjusted EPS to EPS. 

Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share decreased from 16,141,083 for the first six-months of 2022 to 16,140,528 for the first six-months of 2023. The decrease is attributable to stock option exercises since the second quarter of 2022 offset by a decrease in the average stock price used to compute diluted shares from $5.11 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 to $4.25 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. Accordingly diluted shares of 24,751 were added to basic weighted average shares in 2022 compared to 2,157 in 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA

In evaluating our business, we consider and use adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental measure of our operating performance. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife before interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation expense, plus/minus expense/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing continuing operations. We also use Adjustedadjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to review and assess our operating performance and to enhance comparability between periods. We also believe the use of Adjustedadjusted EBITDA facilitates investors’ useunderstanding of operating performance comparisons from period to period by backing out potential differences caused by variations in such items as capital structures (affecting relative interest expense and stock-based compensation expense), the book amortization of intangible assets acquired through our business acquisitions (affecting relative amortization expense)expense and provision (benefit) for income taxes), the age and book value of facilities and equipment (affecting relative depreciation expense) and other significant non-operating expenses or income.one-time charges/benefits relating to income taxes. We also present Adjustedadjusted EBITDA from operations because we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a measure of financial performance. We reconcile Adjustedadjusted EBITDA to Netnet income (loss) attributable to Ultralife;Ultralife Corporation, the most comparable financial measure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).GAAP.

 

We use Adjustedadjusted EBITDA in our decision-making processes relating to the operation of our business together with U.S. GAAP financial measures such as operating income (loss) from operations.. We believe that Adjustedadjusted EBITDA permits a comparative assessment of our operating performance, relative to our performance based on our U.S. GAAP results, while isolatingeliminating the effects of depreciation and amortization, which may vary from period to period without any correlation to underlying operating performance, and of stock-based compensation, which is a non-cash expense that varies widely among companies. We believe that by limiting Adjustedpresenting adjusted EBITDA, we assist investors in gaining a better understanding of our business on a going forward basis. We provide information relating to our Adjustedadjusted EBITDA so that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties have the same data that we employ in assessing our overall operations. We believe that trends in our Adjustedadjusted EBITDA are a valuable indicator of our operating performance on a consolidated basis and of our ability to produce operating cash flows to fund working capital needs, to service debt obligations and to fund capital expenditures.

 


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The term Adjustedadjusted EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not a measure of operating income (loss), operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Adjustedadjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and when assessing our operating performance, Adjustedadjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife Corporation or other consolidated statement of operations data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect (1) our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (2) changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (3) the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt; (4) income taxes or the cash requirements for any tax payments; and (5) all of the costs associated with operating our business;

 

Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect (1) our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (2) changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (3) the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt; (4) income taxes or the cash requirements for any tax payments; and (5) all of the costs associated with operating our business;

althoughAlthough depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized often will have to be replaced in the future, and Adjustedadjusted EBITDA from continuing operations does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

 

 

whileWhile stock-based compensation is a component of cost of products sold and operating expenses, the impact on our consolidated financial statements compared to other companies can vary significantly due to such factors as assumed life of the stock-based awards and assumed volatility of our common stock; and

 

 

otherOther companies may calculate Adjustedadjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

 

We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAPGAAP results and using Adjustedadjusted EBITDA only supplementally. on a supplemental basis. Neither current nor potential investors in our securities should rely on adjusted EBITDA as a substitute for any GAAP measures and we encourage investors to review the following reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss attributable to Ultralife.

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows for the periods presented:

  

Three-Month Periods

Ended

  

Nine-Month Periods

Ended

 
  

October

1,

  

September

25,

  

October 

1,

  

September 

25,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
                 

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife

 $1,098  $1,019  $3,848  $1,764 

Add:

                

Interest and Financing Expense, Net

  38   50   147   213 

Income Tax Provision

  104   92   370   213 

Depreciation Expense

  497   533   1,507   1,698 

Amortization of Intangible Assets and Financing Fees

  115   147   357   457 

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

  133   205   529   555 

Non-Cash Purchase Accounting Adjustments

  -   -   -   96 

Other

  -   -   -   12 
                 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $1,985  $2,046  $6,758  $5,008 

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of October 1, 2017, cash totaled $14,607, an increase of $3,978 from the beginning of the year.  During the nine-month period ended October 1, 2017, we generated $3,657 of cash from our operating activities as compared to $3,568 of cash generated during the nine-month period ended September 25, 2016, an increase of $89.  Cash generated from operations in 2017 consisted of net income of $3,856, non-cash expenses (depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation) totaling $2,393, and a net increase in accounts payable and other working capital items of $1,041 largely attributable to the timing of payroll.  This was partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $2,412 primarily due to the timing of shipments and an increase in inventory of $1,221 largely due to service 2017 backlog.

  

Three-Month Period Ended

  

Six-Month Period Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
                 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $3,340  $512  $2,994  $344 

Add:

                

Interest expense

  440   177   864   311 

Income tax provision (benefit)

  1,375   170   1,242   (81)

Depreciation expense

  760   819   1,522   1,635 

Amortization expense

  227   323   436   651 

Stock-based compensation expense

  154   184   293   373 
Cybersecurity insurance policy deductible  -   -   100   - 

Non-cash purchase accounting adjustments

  -   -   -   55 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $6,296  $2,185  $7,451  $3,288 

 


 

Cash Adjusted Earnings Per Share

In evaluating our business, we consider and use adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental measure of our business performance. We define adjusted EPS as net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation excluding the provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes divided by our weighted average shares outstanding on both a basic and diluted basis.  We believe that this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of our results by reflecting the portion of our tax provision that will be predominantly offset by our U.S. net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  We reconcile adjusted EPS to EPS, the most comparable financial measure under GAAP.  Neither current nor potential investors in our securities should rely on adjusted EPS as a substitute for any GAAP measures and we encourage investors to review the following reconciliation of adjusted EPS to EPS and net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation.

Adjusted EPS is calculated as follows for the periods presented:

  

Three-Month Period Ended

 
  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

 

Net Income

 $3,340  $.21  $.21  $512  $.03  $.03 

Deferred Tax Provision

  1,278   .08   .08   27   -   - 

Adjusted Net Income

 $4,618  $.29  $.29  $539  $.03  $.03 
                         

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

      16,141   16,144       16,129   16,149 

  

Six-Month Period Ended

 
  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

 

Net Income

 $2,994  $.19  $.19  $344  $.02  $.02 

Deferred Tax Provision (Benefit)

  888   .05   .05   (375)  (.02)  (.02)

Adjusted Net Income (Loss)

 $3,882  $.24  $.24  $(31) $.00  $.00 
                         

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

      16,138   16,141       16,116   16,141 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2023, cash totaled $8,283 (including restricted cash of $81), an increase of $2,570 as compared to $5,713 of cash held at December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to draws on our credit facility and net income generated during the period.

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, cash provided by our operations was $386, as compared to $3,400 used in operations for the nine-monthsix-month period ended September 25, 2016 includedJune 30, 2022.  For the 2023 period, cash provided by our operations was comprised of net income of $1,739$3,013 plus non-cash expenses (depreciation,items totaling $3,171 for depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and stock-based compensation) totaling $2,711, and a decrease in inventory of $755, partiallydeferred taxes, largely offset by a $5,798 increase in net decreaseworking capital. The increase in accounts payable and other working capital itemswas driven by the procurement of $1,637 largely attributableinventory to proactively manage our supply chain, reduce lead times and the payment for inventory procured.    impact of potential cost increases on components and raw materials, and enhance our position to service customer orders, as well as the effects of the January 2023 cyberattack.

 

Cash used in investing activities for the nine-month periodsix months ended October 1, 2017 consisted of $971June 30, 2023 was $1,013 for capital expenditures. For the nine months ended September 25, 2016, we used $10,787 of cashexpenditures, primarily reflecting investments in investing activities primarilyequipment for the acquisition of Accutronics of $9,857 (final purchase price of $11,161, net cash acquired from Accutronics of $1,304) plus capital expenditures totaling $990.new products transitioning to high-volume manufacturing. 

 

Cash provided by financing activities for the ninesix months ended October 1, 2017 consistedJune 30, 2023 was $3,362, largely attributable to draws on our credit facility primarily due to the sales impact of $1,120the January 2023 cyberattack as well as the advance purchase of proceeds from stock option exercises. For the nine months ended September 25, 2016, net cash used in financing activities totaled $426, consisting of $607 used to repurchase shares under the Share Repurchase Program andcertain critical raw materials, partially offset by $181 of stock option exercise proceeds.principle payments on our term loan during the period.

We continue to have significant U.S. net operating loss carryforwards available to utilize as an offset to future taxable income. See Note 3 in6 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements inconsolidated financial statements of this Form 10-Q for additional informationinformation.

Going forward, we expect positive operating cash flow and the availability under our Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our general funding requirements for the foreseeable future.

To provide flexibility in accessing the capital market, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 on March 30, 2021, which was declared effective by the Share Repurchase Program.SEC on April 2, 2021. Under this registration statement, upon the filing of an appropriate supplemental prospectus, we may offer and sell certain of our securities from time to time in one or more offerings, at our discretion, of up to an aggregate offering price of $100 million. We intend to use the net proceeds resulting from any sales of our securities for general corporate purposes which may include, but are not limited to, potential acquisitions of complementary businesses or technologies, strategic capital expenditures to expand and protect our competitive position, and investments in the development of transformational, competitively-differentiated products for attractive growth markets.

Commitments

 

As of October 1, 2017,June 30, 2023, the Company had $17,630 outstanding borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility and $7,167 on the Term Loan Facility. The Company was in full compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facilities as of June 30, 2023.

As of June 30, 2023, we had made commitments to purchase approximately $640$1,023 of production machinery and equipment, which we expect to fund through operating cash flows or debt borrowings.

In July 2017, the Company made a strategic decision to invest up to $4,300 in our Newark, New York facility to modernize our manufacturing capability for production of premium 3-volt primary batteries for various applications in the rapidly growing, wireless Internet of Things (“IoT”) market.  This investment, in line with our strategy to diversify revenues outside of the core U.S. government/defense markets and focus on transformational commercial opportunities, will enable us to produce a premium product with performance differentiation and incorporate the manufacturing technology expertise required to deliver a clear competitive advantage in terms of product performance, volume, safety, value proposition and strategic supply chain access to the end market and OEM’s.  In addition to the IoT market, the product will also expand customer options in the legacy smoke detector market by providing our customers the choice between our industry leading next generation 9-volt battery, or a new premium 3-volt product.  We anticipate the capital investment project implementation and applicable new product certification will be completed by the end of 2018. equipment.

 

 

Debt Commitments

We have financing through our Credit Facility with KeyBank, which provides a $30,000 secured, cash flow-based, revolving credit facility that includes a $1,500 letter of credit subfacility. There have been no borrowings under the Credit Facility. See Note 7 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our Credit Facility.

The Company currently believes that the cash flow generated from operations and when necessary, available borrowing from our Credit Facility, will be sufficient to meet its current and long-term funding requirements for the foreseeable future.

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Management exercises judgment in making important decisions pertaining to choosing and applying accounting policies and methodologies in many areas.  Not only are these decisions necessary to comply with U.S. GAAP, but they also reflect management’smanagement’s view of the most appropriate manner in which to record and report our overall financial performance. All accounting policies are important, and all policies described in Note 1 (“Summary of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies”) to our Consolidated Financial Statementsthe consolidated financial statements in our 20162022 Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q should be reviewed for a greater understanding of how our financial performance is recorded and reported.

 

During the ninefirst six months of 2017,2023, there were no significant changes in the manner in which our significant accounting policies were applied or in which related assumptions and estimates were developed.

 


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ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation Ofof Disclosure Controls Andand Procedures

Our President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on this evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.

 

Changes Inin Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Dreamliner Litigation

In July 2013, an unoccupied Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by Ethiopian Airlines was damaged by a fire while parked at London Heathrow Airport. We participated in and provided technical assistance in support of an investigation of this incident conducted by U.K. and U.S. regulatory authorities as well as by the manufacturer of the aircraft, as we are one of many downstream suppliers to that manufacturer.  A final report was issued by the Air Accidents Investigative Branch – UK Civil Aviation regulatory authority, with findings indicating that the fire was primarily caused by circumstances related to the plane’s emergency locator transmitter (“ELT”) manufactured and installed by another company.  

A component of the ELT is a battery pack which incorporates Ultralife’s industry-standard lithium manganese dioxide non-rechargeable D-cell. Ultralife has had this cell in production since 2001, with millions of units produced and this cell is widely-used for global defense and commercial applications. This battery product has gone through rigorous safety and qualification testing, including United Nations Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, and is authorized for use in aerospace applications under Technical Standard Order C142.

On May 4, 2015, we were notified of a lawsuit in which we were named, along with other suppliers to the aircraft manufacturer, concerning that 2013 fire. The suit was filed by Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise in the Commercial Court, Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, London. The suit seeks as damages $42,000 plus other unspecified amounts, including those for loss of use and diminution in value of the aircraft. We maintain liability and products liability insurance through reputable providers, and in accordance with our corporate practices, immediately advised and referred this matter to our insurers. We are working with those insurers and their counsel to respond to and actively defend against this action, which is ongoing.

At this time, we believe that there is not a reasonable possibility that this incident will result in a material financial exposure to the Company.


 

ITEM 2.           UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

2(c) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated PurchasersPART II.         OTHER INFORMATION

On April 28, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) which became effective on May 1, 2014 and under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to 1.8 million shares of its outstanding common stock over a period not to exceed twelve months. The Share Repurchase Program was extended through June 2, 2016, and the maximum number of shares authorized to be repurchased under the program was increased to 3.4 million shares.  Share repurchases under this program were made in accordance with SEC Rule 10b-18 using a variety of methods, which included open market purchases and block trades in compliance with applicable insider trading and other securities laws and regulations. With the exception of repurchases made during stock trading black-out periods under 10b5-1 Plans, the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases were determined at the Company’s discretion. The Share Repurchase Program expired on June 2, 2016 and did not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares.  From the inception of the Share Repurchase Program on May 1, 2014 through its expiration on June 2, 2016, the Company repurchased 2,592,095 shares for an aggregate cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $10,480.  During the three and nine month periods ended September 25, 2016, the Company repurchased 149,904 shares under this program for a total cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $603.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

 

The following exhibits are filed herewithin:

Index toItem 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Index

 

Exhibit Description

Incorporated by Reference from

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002/ 15d-14(a) CEO Certifications

 

Filed herewith

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002/ 15d-14(a) CFO Certifications

 

Filed herewith

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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Certifications

 

Furnished herewith

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document

 

Filed herewith

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

Filed herewith

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

Filed herewith

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

Filed herewith

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 


 

SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

 
  

(Registrant)

 

Date: November 2, 2017July 27, 2023

By:

/s/Michael D. Popielec

Michael E. Manna

Michael E. Manna

    Michael D. Popielec

President and Chief Executive Officer

   (Principal

(Principal Executive Officer)

 
    
    

Date: November 2, 2017July 27, 2023

By:

/s/

Philip A. Fain

 
   

Philip A. Fain

 
   

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 
   (Principal

(Principal Financial Officer and

 
   

Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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